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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.19, 23,007.15 and 6,446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.19, 23,007.15 and 6,446.82 is: 9,673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.19 : 23,007.15 = 6,446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.19/23,007.15 = 6,446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.19x = 23,007.15 × 6,446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.19x = 148,322,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,322,954.76/15,332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.96

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